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Armed Forces Triathlon, June 5, 2010

Lt. Michelle Falco of VAW-117 sings the National Anthem before the start of the Armed Forces Triathlon.

Andrea Howry / Lighthouse

Lt. Michelle Falco of VAW-117 sings the National Anthem before the start of the Armed Forces Triathlon.

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  • Navy triathletes sign autographs at the NEX the day prior to the Armed Forces Triathlon
  • Lt. Michelle Falco of VAW-117 sings the National Anthem before the start of the Armed Forces Triathlon.
  • Triathletes check their time just before the start of the Armed Forces Triathlon
  • Top male triathletes in the armed forces head off for the 56-degree ocean off Point Mugu.
  • The top female triathletes in each branch of the armed forces line up in preparation for the start of the Armed Forces Triathlon, held June 5 at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu. 1st Lt. Kathy Rakel of the Air Force won with a time of 2:00:04. The Admiral’s Cup, open to civilians, was held prior to this event.
  • A triathlete transitions from the swim to the bike ride one-third of the way through the Armed Forces Triathlon.
  • Lt. Cmdr. William Reed of the Navy gets ready to hop on his bike at the start of the second leg of the Armed Forces Triathlon.
  • Triathletes transition from the bicycling stage to the running stage two-thirds of the way through the Armed Forces Triathlon.
  • Lt. Laura Springer of the Navy transitions to her bicycle from the swim leg of the triathlon.
  • Lt. Cmdr. William Reed of the Navy rehydrates during the Armed Forces Triathlon.
  • Robert Sumpter, 61, an Oxnard Vietnam veteran who competed in the Admiral's Cup Triathlon held just before the Armed Forces Triathlon, waves on competitors along with his wife, Mary.
  • Drafting, or using aerodynamics to be pulled along by the runner in front, is allowed in the Armed Forces Triathlon.
  • Capt. James Bales of the Air Force crosses the finish line first to win the Air Force Triathlon on June 5 with a time of 1:46:32.
  • 1st Lt. Kathy Rakel of the Air Force is the first woman to cross the finish line at the Armed Forces Triathlon. Her official time was 2:00:04. The clock is set for the men's race; the women started a few minutes later.
  • Navy teammates Lt. Laura Springer, left, and Lt. Molly Cook chat after the Armed Forces Triathlon. Cook came in last on the swimming leg of the triathlon and intentionally slowed down on the biking portion to help Springer gain speed. Springer came in third among the women; Cook came in last.

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